Ten people between the ages of 10 and 15 have been arrested following a spate of recent aggravated robberies at transport hubs in West Auckland.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Waitemat\u0101 West’s area prevention manager Inspector Kelly Farrant said it comes as recent incidents saw an increase in patrols at the transport hubs in New Lynn and Henderson.<\/p>\n
Some of the busiest hubs in the area, a series of incidents occurred in the first half of May, Farrant said.<\/p>\n
“Police shared our community’s concern at the spike and level of violent behaviour taking place in these areas.<\/p>\n
“Our response was threefold: enforcement, prevention, and investigation.<\/p>\n
“While our investigations staff were working tirelessly to identify those responsible, Operation Haumaru saw police and our partners come together to provide reassurance.”<\/p>\n
As a result, four youth have been before the Wait\u0101kere Youth Court on aggravated robbery charges this week – and referrals to Youth Aid have been made for a further six,<\/p>\n
Those allegedly involved in the offending are as young as 10, with the oldest being just 15.<\/p>\n
The alleged offending has occurred in New Lynn, Henderson, Westgate – sometimes in public places and other times in retail stores.<\/p>\n
“We are continuing to see a small group of young people committing a high level of harm in our communities,” Farrant said.<\/p>\n
“Police are continuing to do our part in responding to a wider set of issues around why our young people are engaging in offending.”<\/p>\n
Farrant said it was not an issue solely for police – and it continues to work with its partner agencies and services to respond.<\/p>\n
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